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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1E5577 — Charcoal
#1E5577 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 203° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #1E5577
- f3f8fc
- cde4f3
- a8d0e9
- 82bce0
- 5da8d6
- 3794cd
- 2b7aab
- 215f85
- 18445f
- 0e293a
- 050f14
Color schemes using #1E5577
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#1E5577 FAQ
What color is #1E5577?
#1E5577 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 203 degrees, 60% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #1E5577?
#1E5577 is rgb(30, 85, 119) in RGB, hsl(203, 60%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(75%, 29%, 0%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1E5577?
White text on this background reaches 8.01:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.62:1.
What colors go well with #1E5577?
Its direct complement is #76401E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #761E28 and #766C1E gives you contrast without the vibration.